the zen of slow cooking

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"Just set and forget"—four of the modern world's most wonderful words. But if you associate easy slow-cooker recipes with canned soup and frozen vegetables, you're in for a delicious surprise. Fellow B-Corp the zen of slow cooking has created premium, all-natural spice and herb blends that let you make the fresh, global dishes you love with slow cooker (or multi-cooker) ease.

Their carefully sourced, pre-measured spice mixtures come with shopping lists and signature recipes right on the pouch (with more online). Just fill your slow cooker or pressure cooker with ingredients and one spice mix packet, hit the button, and come back a few hours later to dishes like: lentil coconut curry, Italian bean soup, or sweet potato, chickpea, and red lentil Buddha Bowl. A kitchen hack for busy cooks—like mom and dad—who know good food. Two packets per order: Indian Dal and Mediterranean, and Smoky BBQ and Southwestern. Made in Lake Forest, Illinois.

the zen of slow cooking

location

Illinois

created by

the zen of slow cooking

location

Illinois

Meg Barnhart started slow cooking in 2006 to cook healthy meals in minimal time. She never imagined the slow cooker would be a vehicle for change, but by 2012, she was planning a business around it that could employ adults with learning challenges, like her son, Doug. She met recipe developer and food writer Jane McKay, and together, they launched the zen of slow cooking food blog.

As their readership grew, they debuted a series of slow cooker spice blends at the local farmer's market, and sold out of tins in the first week.

The duo began working with Planet Access Company (PAC), which provides training and employment for adults with developmental disabilities in Des Plaines, Illinois, for shipping and assembling.

Not only are their products award winners, but in 2017, they won the Trailblazer Award for helping to create pathways to employment for people with disabilities. They also received B Corp certification, joining UncommonGoods and over 2,000 other companies around the world.

Made in the USA

Measurements

Set of 2 spice blends (4 meal packets in total)

Ingredients

Notes

Each spice blend contains two packets, each with enough to make 6 servings-worth of meals each.

Item ID

48160

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Got them for myself but am ordering more for my mother

5

Each blend contains two flavor packets and two simple but delicious meals for slow cooker or instant pot. I wanted a new repertoire of healthy, delicious meals that weren't too complicated. So far, it's been a hit with my family. The bonus came when I noticed that they are all zero sodium, perfect for my mother who is struggling trying to adapt her recipes to accommodate her new low sodium diet. She's going to love these!

Kara

Boston, MA

2018-12-28

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Slow cooker chef loved it

5

Bought these as a gift for my friend that only know how to cook via his slow cooker. He loved them!

Liz

New Orleans, LA

2018-12-12

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Perfect gift for people who like to use slowers

5

It was a gift for 2 hard working adults who use their slow cooker.

Mary

Oceanside, NY

2018-10-25

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truly mindful. nourishing. relevant. simple. delicious

5

Thought these were brilliant -- great tasting, easy to use and the outcome was amazing. Particularly liked the Carolina Pulled Pork and Bean & Sweet Potato Chili Bowl.

Rebecca

Winnetka, IL

2018-07-13

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mindful. nourishing. relevant. simple. delicious.

5

Where to begin? The desire of the company is to help the home cook find more Zen in the kitchen, but what's really impressive is the company's missing of helping adults with developmental challenges find independence in life through slow cooking.
These spices are so well thought through and the recipes amazing. I love pulled pork that can be made with the Smokey BBQ blend... it's always a winner at parties and family gatherings.
Everything is there -- right on the label...
the zen of slow cooking blends are uncommonly good!

Ann

Chicago

2018-07-03

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Zen spices are a must have

5

I loved be my Zen of Slow Cooking spices, and always have several on hand - for my family or to include in gifts to others. They are easy to use and definitely take my Instant Pot/Slow Cooker recipes from bland to fantastic!

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